Payment Information for Enrollment Process
To proceed with your enrollment, please review the following payment instructions carefully:
Enrollment Fee
As part of the financial aid program, students are required to pay a enrollment (admission) fee of $299. This payment must be processed exclusively through "The Intecllecto", the official billing merchant authorized by the Advisory Council and the Internal Financial Aid Unit of Highland University of California (HUCAL), in coordination with the Inter-State Council of Higher Education, United States.Tuition Fees and Payments
All tuition fees and financial aid-related payments are exclusively handled by the Inter-State Council of Higher Education.Official Beneficiary Details
To ensure security and transparency, the official beneficiary account details are available on the Inter-State Council's official website. For complete payment guidelines and account information, please click the link below:👉 Payment Information
Bank Transfer Options
Online Bank Transfers: Access the official account details on the Inter-State Council website and complete your payment securely through online banking.Bank Assistance Request: If you need help with a bank transfer, the Accounts Department at Highland University is ready to assist. They will provide all required invoice documents and guide you through the payment process for a smooth experience.
Billing & Payment Processing at HUCAL
At Highland University of California (HUCAL), we are committed to ensuring that all financial transactions related to tuition, fees, and scholarships are handled with the highest standards of security, transparency, and compliance.As a non-profit, and funded academic initiative, HUCAL prioritizes student services, academics, and research over large-scale internal administration. To maintain efficiency and compliance, HUCAL partners with the Inter-State Council of Higher Education (ICHE) and its authorized billing merchants, such as "The Intellecto", for the secure management of financial transactions.
This partnership ensures proper verification, international compatibility, and compliance standards, while protecting students against fraud and financial risks.
Why Payments Are Processed Through the Inter-State Council or The Intellecto?
- Regulatory Oversight – HUCAL was established under the framework of the Inter-State Council of Higher Education, which acts as a supervisory and advisory body.
- State-Wide Compliance – Tuition and fee payments are routed through designated systems to ensure compliance, transparency, and proper allocation of funds.
- Inter-State Coordination – This process makes it easier for students to transfer credits, apply for scholarships, and receive recognition for financial aid across multiple U.S. states.
Why HUCAL Uses Third-Party Billing Merchants (e.g., The Intellecto)?
As a funded initiative with limited internal resources, HUCAL does not operate a large in-house financial department. Instead, billing services are outsourced to specialized partners like The Intellecto.These third-party billing merchants provide:
- Secure, verified transactions through regulated banking networks.
- International payment support for students outside the USA
- Fraud protection and compliance monitoring aligned with USA and international standards.
- Audit-ready documentation for scholarships, financial aid, and enrollment records.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why don’t I see “HUCAL” on my payment transaction?Because HUCAL uses third-party billing verification, your payment receipt or bank record may display the billing partner’s name (e.g., The Intellecto), whether you paid via card or bank transfer. However, your payment is securely linked to your HUCAL student account, reflected in your official receipt and student portal records.
2. Why doesn’t HUCAL handle billing directly?
HUCAL is a lean, academic-centered institution. As a non-profit, its resources are directed toward scholarships, faculty development, research, and student services. Billing and financial operations are therefore entrusted to external specialists for greater efficiency and compliance.
3. Is my payment safe?
Yes. Every transaction is:
- Processed through licensed and regulated billing partners.
- Verified by the Inter-State Council of Higher Education, which also acts as an internal auditing body for HUCAL.
- Recorded in both HUCAL and ICHE systems for full transparency and traceability.
4. What are the benefits of this system for students?
- Global Accessibility – Students worldwide can make payments without barriers.
- Financial Aid Integration – Payments are automatically linked to aid and scholarship records.
- Transparency – All payments generate Council-audited invoices and receipts.
5. Why does HUCAL use "The Intellecto" as its billing merchant instead of charging students directly?
At Highland University of California (HUCAL), financial integrity, compliance, and student security remain our highest priorities. As a non-profit, financial aid funded educational initiative, HUCAL does not process tuition or related payments directly. Instead, all student transactions are routed through "The Intellecto", a verified and accredited third-party billing merchant that operates under the supervision of the Inter-State Advisory Council.
There are several key reasons for this approach:
1. Verification & Screening of Payments
Every transaction is screened, verified, and cleared through Inter-State Council banking systems before being reflected in the university’s account. This multilayer process prevents unauthorized charges, eliminates fraud risk, and guarantees that every payment is officially recorded for both the student and the institution.
2. Limited Internal Resources
As HUCAL is a funded educational initiative, the university maintains limited internal infrastructure for financial processing. For efficiency, security, and compliance, these responsibilities are outsourced to specialized billing merchants such as The Intellecto, who are equipped with the necessary systems to manage large-scale and international student transactions.
3. International Transactions & Currency Handling
Many of HUCAL’s students come from outside the United States. Processing payments through "The Intellecto" allows for seamless handling of international transfers, compliance with global banking standards, and the use of intermediate banks when necessary, all while maintaining proper tracking and student protection.
4. Student Security & Transparency
Using "The Intellecto" ensures that HUCAL never directly holds or exposes sensitive financial data of students. Every payment is logged, verified, and receipted through an independent merchant system—providing students with an extra layer of financial safety and full transparency in audits, rebates, and refunds.
In summary, HUCAL does not charge students directly because it operates as a non-profit, funded initiative. Instead, it uses "The Intellecto" — an approved, billing merchant—to maintain compliance, accountability, and financial security for all students worldwide.